Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 987A Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 987A

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: O160139
Grade: 987A
Model: 987a
Estimated Production Year: 1940
Run Quantity: 24,900
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 486,300
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2596.G7.S40.M7.H742.P889.17J1491
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,456.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
642.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.564%

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 1, 2023

Serial Number O160104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2022

Serial Number O157748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2022

Serial Number O157748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number O158179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2020

Serial Number O164553 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 5, 2020

Serial Number O149643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2019

Serial Number O172948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2018

Serial Number O173636 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a

cmdraven 3970 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number O156318 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a

Anonymous · April 5, 2015

Serial Number O157288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a

Anonymous · July 30, 2014

Serial Number O168217 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a

cmdraven 3970 · July 6, 2014

Serial Number O161041 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a

Walter 63 · September 7, 2013

Serial Number O156848 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a
Hamilton Grade 987A Pocket Watch